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As the issue of ‘Indian takeover’ of Frisco rocked the council meeting Tuesday, pushed by influencers on social media, Frisco council’s first Indian-origin member Burt Thakur spoke about the issue and said Indians who came to America upheld American Dream because American Dream needs participation. “Somewhere along the way Indians came to America, and then … Read more

On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration will require 100% U.S. citizen ownership for SBA loans. Even 1% green card ownership disqualifies a business. The rule impacts SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, key funding tools for real estate, equipment, and jobs. Pakistani-American businessman Dilawar Syed, who previously served in the Small Business Administration, … Read more

MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer threw X into a tizzy after he made several posts and then deleted some, triggering speculations that something is not right with him. Schaffer is known for his anti-India posts on X but this time, he posted something alarming about his wife and kids, only to delete them soon. Schaffer said … Read more

The video of an Indian woman celebrating after her UK visa got approved found its way to the anti-India bloc on social media, who questioned why getting out of India is such a big deal. The video was originally posted on Instagram, where the creator documented how she prepared for Edinburgh after her visa was … Read more

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted an arrest photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong (left); minutes later, the White House shared a manipulated version of the same image (right). A manipulated arrest image shared by the White House has sparked outrage, raising alarms over AI misuse, racial stereotyping and the political weaponisation of social media. When … Read more

Emails exchanged in November and December 2016 show that Valeria Chomsky asked Jeffrey Epstein to help arrange a meeting between her husband, Noam Chomsky, and Donald Trump, shortly after Trump’s election victory. In the same correspondence, Valeria Chomsky also expressed interest in a political role inside the Trump White House. November 13, 2016: Post-election exchanges … Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow (Picture credit: AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the steady expansion of economic cooperation between Russia and China during a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the partnership as strategic and mutually beneficial. The … Read more

TikToker Steve Schenberg, known as @husbandtiktok, went viral after flying to Los Angeles for the 2026 Grammys without a ticket. Documenting every step, he used a VIP pre-party pass to navigate six security checkpoints. After nearly being denied at the final stop, fans recognized him, and security let him in, turning his bold gamble into … Read more

Hailstorm Warning Issued for Mecca as Thunderstorms Intensify / Image: file The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent weather alert for the Makkah region, forecasting a significant shift from the typical dry heat to intense winter storms. As of February 4, 2026, meteorologists are tracking a weather system capable of producing moderate … Read more

Saudi Aramco Just Raised $4 Billion And Global Investors Are Rushing In Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Saudi Aramco, has successfully completed a major $4 billion bond issuance, underscoring strong investor confidence in the company’s financial stability and its strategic capital management approach. The multi-tranche bond sale, a part of Aramco’s Global Medium Term Note Programme, … Read more